Volunteer
Nebraskans Volunteer!
Nebraskans are giving people. In 2007, a comprehensive study conducted by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that Nebraska had the second highest volunteer rate in the nation and the greatest rate of volunteering in the Midwest.
Volunteering in America: 2007 State Trends & Rankings in Civic Life
Our state features a wealth of public and private organizations that could benefit from your volunteer support. The simplest way to volunteer is simply to locate and contact an organization close to you that meets a need you care about.
Volunteer Centers
There are three recognized Volunteer Centers in Nebraska facilitating the involvement of volunteers in their communities:
United Way of the Midlands Volunteer Resource Center (metro Omaha)
Volunteer Partners (metro Lincoln)
United Way of Columbus (Columbus)
Online Resources
There are a number of online entities matching interested individuals and groups with organizations with volunteer needs. These include: